RE: PESO - Man's Intrusion
It reminds me of the ugly expressway bridge the built directly over the river Sihl here in the city of Zurich. A good example how it should not be done :-( greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 11:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Man's Intrusion Taken on a morning walk yesterday. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 400, f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4227.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
On 09/01/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With my Boxster, most functional options were stand alone. I think that comes with the volume/cost/exclusivity of the vehicle, that said my vehicle in the UK is available for order with any practical combination of options whereas in Oz it's prescribed, that I guess is a cost/volume issue for the importers. You didn't cut the Boxer dash to bits to fit a GPS unit by chance? ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 09:21:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless On Tue, Jan 09, 2007 at 07:52:42AM +1100, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 09/01/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess a lot has to do with what you do with your car. My 31 year old son is looking for a new vehicle is having a hard time considering any without Blue tooth technology due to the convenience it offers, tho I'm not sure he's willing to pay extra for it. I read somewhere that this technology can add up to $1,000 USD to the cost to the customer. That's what I just love about car manufacturers, $10 worth of tech to the manufacturer is $1k to the client. Case in point; the integrated nav unit in my vehicle is a $5k option yet it's slower and clunkier than most $500 stand alone units. :-( And probably doesn't work as well, either. I can't use my (Bluetooth) Treo 700w with my (Bluetooth) BMW Z4, even though the BMW supposedly offers full integration - sound through the car audio speakers, and a microphone on the steering column. That's because the car wants to know the contents of the phone book (so it can identify an incoming call on the in-car display, etc.). But it expects phone numbers to consist of just the digits 0-9. Unfortunately the Treo is a Windows Mobile 5 device, and uses Outlook Mobile as the contact manager. This displays phone numbers formatted for human eyes complete with parentheses and hyphens. This upsets the car, and so it drops the Bluetooth connection :-( This is getting dangerously close to DSLR/aperture simulator territory.. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: PESO - American Fence
Are you citing Saddam or Bush? Fra: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] If we can't have respect then fear will have to do... William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence You can't make everyone happy all the time, and personally I'd prefer to respected. Therin lies the problem. The Bushites have cost your country more than you could ever begin to imagine. William Robb -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement
From: Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 09:30:57 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Enablement On Monday 08 January 2007 21:14, mike wilson wrote: From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 07:16:00 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Enablement - Original Message - From: John Celio Subject: Enablement P.S.: the job doesn't have medical benefits. Anyone have advice for finding a medical plan? Move to Canada. Or the UK - or most other EU countries. Good luck. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information You want to promote NHS ??? At point of use, it's still one of the best. It must be good, as so many companies are biting each others' ankles to get a slice of it, now it's being sold off. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
It depends on how you photograph. For me the triopd always gets in the way. I like to move freely, to change angles and to follow the subject, even in a studio or using medium format. So the only times I use the tripod is for still life. I never carry it around. DagT Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 02:25:11 CET Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Well, Ken, in both cases the tripod provides better results. It's the misuse of the tripod, or not using it in the best manner, that can contribute to lesser results. But, the results you're talking about are aesthetic, not technical. And even by using the camera/tripod as you suggest, aesthetic results can be crap Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 1/8/2007 12:44:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. Agreed, but I've also seen it hinder better results. I've seen photogs approach a subject with the camera already tripod mounted, legs extended simply set up snap away. In these cases the tripod is preventing full exploration of the photographic opportunities. I was taught when using a tripod, to view the subject thru an unmounted camera, @ various perspectives only when I arrived at the desired scene to then bring the tripod into use set it up to capture that view. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Hi Boris, To answer your question, there are a few reasons, or maybe several variations on the same reason. First, a tripod is always more stable than hand held, and since this shot didn't need quick reflexes, and it was easy to set up the t'pod, why not go for as high a quality as I could get. The other thing I noticed is that, as I've gotten older, I sometimes move forward and back, usually very imperceptibly - in fact, it's more of a feeling that I'm moving than actually observing it - and the tripod keeps the camera in the same plane, or the same precise distance, from the subject, reducing focusing errors. Further, the use of the t'pod allows me to more carefully frame the shot, avoiding slight tilts that sometimes occur when shooting hand held and giving me the freedom to frame more accurately. It also allows better use of mirror prefire or bracketing. So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. Shel [Original Message] From: Boris Liberman another technically excellent photo from Shel, and why would he shot from tripod at 1/800 sec shutter speed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
Sometimes I wonder how this is possible. Older people, well they have a good excuse I imagine but others? Well, thinking about it, I'm happy the PS my mother uses is using SD cards... She probably would be first candidate :D -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 10:50:25 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller Subject: Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless Case in point; the integrated nav unit in my vehicle is a $5k option yet it's slower and clunkier than most $500 stand alone units. :-( Then I have to ask why did you purchase it? Of the many new cars I've purchased, I've always ordered had made exactly what I wanted. When I was shopping for my Titan, I discovered that in the USA, you get to order every additional item that you want over and above the stock vehicle. Customer thought: Hey, I don't have to pay for things I don't want! Salesperson thought: Oh boy, am I going to sock it to you for everything extra you order. In Canada, I had the choice of three option packages, none of which was quite right. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: PESO - American Fence
four years of occupation of another sovereign country with another 'surge' in troops in the offing; an illegal war not sanctioned by the UN; 6,50,000 people dead in those four years, 3000 of them american... all for what? democracy? come on, saddam is a baby in the woods. On 1/9/07, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you citing Saddam or Bush? Fra: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] If we can't have respect then fear will have to do... William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence You can't make everyone happy all the time, and personally I'd prefer to respected. Therin lies the problem. The Bushites have cost your country more than you could ever begin to imagine. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 11:19:44 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated) keith_w wrote: Adam Maas wrote: [...] The s is correct, z is american usage (Sadly common in Canada as the schools teach correct english less and less). -Adam Oh? [C]orrect English, you say? H. keith whaley Yes, as defined by the OED, not by Websters. Correct Canadian usage is UK English, not American usage. 'Pas en Quebec. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
Strange how we almost never hear of that kind fo problem with Tokina/Tamron/Cosina etc. 3rd party lenses. Really strange, no? Of course, Sigma sells a lot more lens too. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/08 Mon PM 11:21:30 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless On 09/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I was shopping for my Titan, I discovered that in the USA, you get to order every additional item that you want over and above the stock vehicle. In Canada, I had the choice of three option packages, none of which was quite right. The same here, options are linked to engine capacity, the higher the engine capacity the greater the range of options, it's a PITA. In there infinite wisdom the idiots who put together the Oz packages for my vehicle excluded the CD stacker cable in the vehicle with the smallest engine which means that I can have a cable put in for a thousand bucks or so (and no, third party install is not a viable option in this vehicle) or alternately not be able to play audio CDs whilst using my nav. Also the nav unit is CD only and does not read mp3 files however it does have a wide screen display (but you need a third party buggery box to access and enable the AV in). Priceless. It's even more of a hoot if you need something very simple doing, like adding a towbar. My Mondeo: £140, done at my house in two hours, all inclusive. My friends Espace, with CAN wiring: You need to give us a month's notice for wiring additions, Sir. The specialist will be here on x. That's the only date available for the rest of this year. It will take us most of the day. That will be £600, plus the cost of the towbar. Sir. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness?
What batteries are you using on the Pentax 540 something? The reason I ask that NiMH of at least 2100 mAh work so much better than alkaline batteries in my Metz flash, but I'm thinking about a P-TTL unit. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 08 January, 2007 2:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness? I had my Sigma EF 500 DG Super upgraded for the K100, because I figured that would make it compatible with the K10D. When my K10D arrived, I mounted the Sigma and fired away. It died. Completely. No flash. I'm going to send it to them, but I'm not hopeful. I needed a flash, so I bought the Pentax equivelant, the 540 something. It works well, but goes through batteries in a hurry. I thought I read that Pentax was going to release a remote battery hookup for this flash. Hope so. In the meantime, I also use my AF400T with my remote Battery II. On autoflash it works just fine. Paul On Jan 7, 2007, at 7:38 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dario Bonazza wrote: The flash fired every time [on the K10D] (clearly visible in viewfinder), but synch timing was obviously off. That's the same thing I saw when I tested it on my K10D, too. I worked great with the *ist D the last time I used it, but I didn't retest it after putting in on the K10D. I'm sure hoping they come up with a firmware update like they did for the K100D. If they don't, it'll be the last Sigma product I buy. I hear ya Doug Dave -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness?
What about Lithium ones BTW, specially compared to NiMH? 2007/1/9, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What batteries are you using on the Pentax 540 something? The reason I ask that NiMH of at least 2100 mAh work so much better than alkaline batteries in my Metz flash, but I'm thinking about a P-TTL unit. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 08 January, 2007 2:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness? I had my Sigma EF 500 DG Super upgraded for the K100, because I figured that would make it compatible with the K10D. When my K10D arrived, I mounted the Sigma and fired away. It died. Completely. No flash. I'm going to send it to them, but I'm not hopeful. I needed a flash, so I bought the Pentax equivelant, the 540 something. It works well, but goes through batteries in a hurry. I thought I read that Pentax was going to release a remote battery hookup for this flash. Hope so. In the meantime, I also use my AF400T with my remote Battery II. On autoflash it works just fine. Paul On Jan 7, 2007, at 7:38 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dario Bonazza wrote: The flash fired every time [on the K10D] (clearly visible in viewfinder), but synch timing was obviously off. That's the same thing I saw when I tested it on my K10D, too. I worked great with the *ist D the last time I used it, but I didn't retest it after putting in on the K10D. I'm sure hoping they come up with a firmware update like they did for the K100D. If they don't, it'll be the last Sigma product I buy. I hear ya Doug Dave -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence
From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 12:01:30 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence Shel Belinkoff wrote: Thanks for commenting, Mark. For the most part, with subjects like this, I prefer a simple, straight-ahead approach, at least in the beginning. If there is more to photography, different perspectives and viewpoints may be tried. I think the straight social realism approach works best with this sort of subject. Glamming it up with nice lighting or a distinctive angle of view (birds eye, worms eye, whatever) distracts from the straight content. Presented without comment is how I see such shots - and sometimes the fence is just a fence, sometimes not. What struck me about the image was the slightly surreal way the kink in the fence made the painted flag look like it was waving in the wind. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 03:30:17 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Show Pony Nice shot. Did you happen to get any of the Holden (GM) EFIJY concept car? And people have difficulty with _American_ spelling? Cheers, Dave On 1/9/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: How does one unlock an SD card??
I'm also not so sure I like the switch from CF to SD. Never had any problems with CF in the istD, but the first SD card (Sandisk Ultra II) I put on my K10D was first OK but now already refuses to be read in the PC disk drive. I have not mistreated it in any way (but perhaps I'm too old for these tiny things?). Now I have to use the PC cable to unload this card. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: 09 January, 2007 8:30 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How does one unlock an SD card?? On 09/01/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bent pins are a nightmare, because you have to support the customer for something they did from not following the instructions. It's not a manufacturing defect, but the customer will usually piss and moan like it is. I think that was a big motivating factor for the switch to SD. Just pop your SD card in your DSLR only upside down and push real hard, you'll find something will break but most often it's the card. I'm also hearing more anecdotes about dirty contacts on SD cards causing read/write unreliability. Nothing's fool proof. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Eagle And Flag
Good work, Mark. Did you shoot that eagle on one of our zoo adventures? Paul On Jan 8, 2007, at 11:35 PM, David Savage wrote: On 1/9/07, Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a shot of found objects, I made this: http://www.markcassino.com/temp/flag.jpg A composite shot - the bird was taken with A Pz-1p and A* 400mm f2.8, AF500FTZ flash. The flag was a little 8x10 inch plastic lawn flag snapped with a Nikon Coolpix 990. A little gaussian blur on the flag, knock the two images together, viola... (Um - pardon the French.) This was the cover shot and July image for a DAV calendar. I don't remember what year - I think 2006, maybe 2005. (Can't lay my hands on my copy.) One of the stock agencies I work with sold it. I got a copy of the calendar in the mail as just part of the regular mass distribution, opened it up and though Dang! I have a photo just like that! then realized it was mine. On the calendar the Pledge of Allegiance was overlaid on the bottom of the image image in gold type. I was surprised that it sold, because there are pretty stong conventions that the stars must be on the left. A bit cliched/kitch, but I like it anyway :-). What's the reasoning behind having the flag flipped? To me it works just as well with the flag the right way around, and the eagle looking to the right.. Another interesting thing. When I open the .jpg in PS it has a ruler guide to the left. Cheers -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Thanks Doug. I think it has Mustang lines front and rear, although as a styling exercise, it's an exaggeration. Paul On Jan 9, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On Jan 8, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg That's a very good shot, Paul. However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
I often have trouble with a CF card in the reader. But in my case simply pulling out the USB cable for a second and plugging it back into the reader causes the drive to appear in a window immediately. But if the reader is in the PC case this may not be a practical solution. Don Henk Terhell wrote: I'm also not so sure I like the switch from CF to SD. Never had any problems with CF in the istD, but the first SD card (Sandisk Ultra II) I put on my K10D was first OK but now already refuses to be read in the PC disk drive. I have not mistreated it in any way (but perhaps I'm too old for these tiny things?). Now I have to use the PC cable to unload this card. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: 09 January, 2007 8:30 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How does one unlock an SD card?? On 09/01/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bent pins are a nightmare, because you have to support the customer for something they did from not following the instructions. It's not a manufacturing defect, but the customer will usually piss and moan like it is. I think that was a big motivating factor for the switch to SD. Just pop your SD card in your DSLR only upside down and push real hard, you'll find something will break but most often it's the card. I'm also hearing more anecdotes about dirty contacts on SD cards causing read/write unreliability. Nothing's fool proof. -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Thanks Bruce. On Jan 9, 2007, at 2:08 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Very nice work and a very nice car! -- Bruce Monday, January 8, 2007, 7:19:08 PM, you wrote: PS I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. PS I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice PS to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great PS camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have PS some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll PS probably post a few more later. PS Paul PS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness?
I'm using NIMH now. I tried alkalines, but they went down too fast. I believe I have 2300s. They work well, but I'd still like more. The AF 400T and Quantum Battery II spoiled me. Paul On Jan 9, 2007, at 4:34 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: What batteries are you using on the Pentax 540 something? The reason I ask that NiMH of at least 2100 mAh work so much better than alkaline batteries in my Metz flash, but I'm thinking about a P-TTL unit. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 08 January, 2007 2:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness? I had my Sigma EF 500 DG Super upgraded for the K100, because I figured that would make it compatible with the K10D. When my K10D arrived, I mounted the Sigma and fired away. It died. Completely. No flash. I'm going to send it to them, but I'm not hopeful. I needed a flash, so I bought the Pentax equivelant, the 540 something. It works well, but goes through batteries in a hurry. I thought I read that Pentax was going to release a remote battery hookup for this flash. Hope so. In the meantime, I also use my AF400T with my remote Battery II. On autoflash it works just fine. Paul On Jan 7, 2007, at 7:38 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dario Bonazza wrote: The flash fired every time [on the K10D] (clearly visible in viewfinder), but synch timing was obviously off. That's the same thing I saw when I tested it on my K10D, too. I worked great with the *ist D the last time I used it, but I didn't retest it after putting in on the K10D. I'm sure hoping they come up with a firmware update like they did for the K100D. If they don't, it'll be the last Sigma product I buy. I hear ya Doug Dave -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
On Jan 8, 2007, at 9:02 PM, SJ wrote: like adam said, 'z' is the american usage... But we don't advertize that fact. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence
On Jan 8, 2007, at 6:06 PM, William Robb wrote: Therin lies the problem. The Bushites have cost your country more than you could ever begin to imagine. I've got a pretty good imagination. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Eagle And Flag
On Jan 8, 2007, at 11:16 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: A little gaussian blur on the flag, knock the two images together, viola... (Um - pardon the French.) U, Italian? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: How many mobile phones have you destroyed?
Cotty wrote: On 8/1/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: my wife had a motorola razr (sp?), one day she took a bath, and then so did it. Which begs a difficult question. I was afraid to ask... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
At my work, they bought a digital camera around 2000, a 3 Mp point and shoot thing but it was an up market one with hot shoe flash. Cannot remember the brand now. it uses i think a CF card or something like it, not little pins. It cannot be used any more because of the repeated times the card has been pulled, the contacts in the camera are worn out (maybe dirty?) Cannot use usb with this camera cause it is RS232 so getting pics is sloow. hence pulling card out. hope same doesn't happen with other camers that use CF and connectors like it. James I think that was a big motivating factor for the switch to SD. Just pop your SD card in your DSLR only upside down and push real hard, you'll find something will break but most often it's the card. I'm also hearing more anecdotes about dirty contacts on SD cards causing read/write unreliability. Nothing's fool proof. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: How does one unlock an SD card??
My CF/SD reader is indeed in the PC case. Meanwhile I discovered that another SD card won't be read by this. Time to get an an external USB reader. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Williams Sent: 09 January, 2007 12:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How does one unlock an SD card?? I often have trouble with a CF card in the reader. But in my case simply pulling out the USB cable for a second and plugging it back into the reader causes the drive to appear in a window immediately. But if the reader is in the PC case this may not be a practical solution. Don Henk Terhell wrote: I'm also not so sure I like the switch from CF to SD. Never had any problems with CF in the istD, but the first SD card (Sandisk Ultra II) I put on my K10D was first OK but now already refuses to be read in the PC disk drive. I have not mistreated it in any way (but perhaps I'm too old for these tiny things?). Now I have to use the PC cable to unload this card. Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythat complicated)
There is nothing wrong with US English spelling; or UK English spelling either. But while US spelling may be more sensible, US spoken English is sometimes strange. Extra words thrown in where they are not needed and words left out where they are. An example off of and out the door -- or window perhaps. Also I where it should be me . But the spelling is fine. However some differences need to be learned: elevator for lift; subway for underground; and many others. I use US spelling (when I remember) for PDML because most of the members are US English speakers. I recall writing something like this not so long ago. If you want to hear examples of good US English don't listen to G W Bush. Without a script he'd be hopeless. Oh yes ... another one that drives me crazy is For free meaning Free or No charge or Gratis . Don (NPP) Bob W wrote: they are both acceptable in British English. American English seems to be more restrictive in this instance. I think the Z spelling has been in British English for centuries (I'd have to check this to be sure). -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K.Takeshita Sent: 08 January 2007 23:42 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythat complicated) On 1/08/07 6:21 PM, Doug Franklin, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But if S is correct, then I have to mind to switch to S. Both are correct, though the folks that use the other way are likely to look at you funny if you spell it one way. Actually, this was what concerned me. I have no problem with U.K. English used here in Canada as that's what I learned in school (colour and centre etc, you know) but for some reason, I was always using Z spelling for those words even though I was generally aware that Z is usually used in U.S. English. That was making me wondering how come I was always using Z. When I saw S spelling, I did find it was funny and did not quite feel right. This is actually only area where my distinction between U.K and U.S. English was fuzzy. I certainly wish to use correct spelling but this is probably not a matter of correctness per se. So, until I feel comfortable, I intend to continue my usual practice. But thank you for your help, everybody. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: How many mobile phones have you destroyed?
she bathes once or twice a year whether whe needs it or not :) russ On 1/9/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 8/1/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: my wife had a motorola razr (sp?), one day she took a bath, and then so did it. Which begs a difficult question. I was afraid to ask... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated
The best I heard is registering the phone in the dog's name. They knew immediately when it was a telemarketer. Regards, Bob S. On 1/8/07, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 8, 2007, at 7:30 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Same here, often Mrs Smiths from New Delhi :-( Our phone line is listed in my partner's name and we occasionally receive telemarketing calls for a Mister with her surname (which they always pronounce wrong). I can tell them with a clear conscience that that person doesn't live here :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Doug Brewer wrote: On Jan 8, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg That's a very good shot, Paul. However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com Nah, definitely not a Nissan. They're much better looking (Especially the upcoming GT-R) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma EF500 DG Super madness?
Henk Terhell wrote: What batteries are you using on the Pentax 540 something? The reason I ask that NiMH of at least 2100 mAh work so much better than alkaline batteries in my Metz flash, but I'm thinking about a P-TTL unit. I use NiMH batteries of either 2200 or 2500 mAh capacity. Can't remember the brand off the top of my head. I'll have to check the camera bag to see what they are. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
Isn't a fence a still life? There's always a tripod in my car, but it's not used too often. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT It depends on how you photograph. For me the triopd always gets in the way. I like to move freely, to change angles and to follow the subject, even in a studio or using medium format. So the only times I use the tripod is for still life. I never carry it around. Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 02:25:11 CET Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Well, Ken, in both cases the tripod provides better results. It's the misuse of the tripod, or not using it in the best manner, that can contribute to lesser results. But, the results you're talking about are aesthetic, not technical. And even by using the camera/tripod as you suggest, aesthetic results can be crap Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 1/8/2007 12:44:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. Agreed, but I've also seen it hinder better results. I've seen photogs approach a subject with the camera already tripod mounted, legs extended simply set up snap away. In these cases the tripod is preventing full exploration of the photographic opportunities. I was taught when using a tripod, to view the subject thru an unmounted camera, @ various perspectives only when I arrived at the desired scene to then bring the tripod into use set it up to capture that view. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Hi Boris, To answer your question, there are a few reasons, or maybe several variations on the same reason. First, a tripod is always more stable than hand held, and since this shot didn't need quick reflexes, and it was easy to set up the t'pod, why not go for as high a quality as I could get. The other thing I noticed is that, as I've gotten older, I sometimes move forward and back, usually very imperceptibly - in fact, it's more of a feeling that I'm moving than actually observing it - and the tripod keeps the camera in the same plane, or the same precise distance, from the subject, reducing focusing errors. Further, the use of the t'pod allows me to more carefully frame the shot, avoiding slight tilts that sometimes occur when shooting hand held and giving me the freedom to frame more accurately. It also allows better use of mirror prefire or bracketing. So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
Yes, you are right in a way .-) But I still do not carry a tripod or have it in my car (I seldom use our car anyway). In your picture the tripod suits the way you photographed it which in turn suits the subject (sorry, I haven't commented on it before). I would probably have solved it differently, perhaps with a little stealth trying to get a person into the picture (not necessarily making a better picture), and then the tripod would not have been of any use. It depends on how we like to work, and being an amateur I am free to do exactly that. A couple of my pictures have been compared to Franks, and I don't think he uses a tripod either .-) DagT Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isn't a fence a still life? There's always a tripod in my car, but it's not used too often. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT It depends on how you photograph. For me the triopd always gets in the way. I like to move freely, to change angles and to follow the subject, even in a studio or using medium format. So the only times I use the tripod is for still life. I never carry it around. Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 02:25:11 CET Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Well, Ken, in both cases the tripod provides better results. It's the misuse of the tripod, or not using it in the best manner, that can contribute to lesser results. But, the results you're talking about are aesthetic, not technical. And even by using the camera/tripod as you suggest, aesthetic results can be crap Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 1/8/2007 12:44:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. Agreed, but I've also seen it hinder better results. I've seen photogs approach a subject with the camera already tripod mounted, legs extended simply set up snap away. In these cases the tripod is preventing full exploration of the photographic opportunities. I was taught when using a tripod, to view the subject thru an unmounted camera, @ various perspectives only when I arrived at the desired scene to then bring the tripod into use set it up to capture that view. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Hi Boris, To answer your question, there are a few reasons, or maybe several variations on the same reason. First, a tripod is always more stable than hand held, and since this shot didn't need quick reflexes, and it was easy to set up the t'pod, why not go for as high a quality as I could get. The other thing I noticed is that, as I've gotten older, I sometimes move forward and back, usually very imperceptibly - in fact, it's more of a feeling that I'm moving than actually observing it - and the tripod keeps the camera in the same plane, or the same precise distance, from the subject, reducing focusing errors. Further, the use of the t'pod allows me to more carefully frame the shot, avoiding slight tilts that sometimes occur when shooting hand held and giving me the freedom to frame more accurately. It also allows better use of mirror prefire or bracketing. So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated
Bob Shell wrote: I registered my home phone in a totally fictitious name. Anyone who asks for that person only hears the click as I hang up. A friend of mine always did that. He used the name Noah Vail ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Eagle And Flag
I like it - being a patriotic left-wing American, this positively sings to me, kitsch or not LOL There are numerous instances in which the flag is shown with the stars on the right. Take a look at any vehicle - including military vehicles and planes - that has a flag painted on both sides ... Shel [Original Message] From: Mark Cassino Not a shot of found objects, I made this: http://www.markcassino.com/temp/flag.jpg I was surprised that it sold, because there are pretty stong conventions that the stars must be on the left. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Looks like a Mustang to me ... a very nice one, at that. Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Stenquist Thanks Doug. I think it has Mustang lines front and rear, although as a styling exercise, it's an exaggeration. Paul On Jan 9, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On Jan 8, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg That's a very good shot, Paul. However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Man's Intrusion
I think I understand what you're trying to do with this one, but, imo, it misses the mark (as i see the mark to be). I believe the photo could be stronger with a different (or even non-existent) title, as the title has led me to some expectations. It's nicely done from a technical point, that's for certain. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4227.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated
On Jan 9, 2007, at 8:18 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: The best I heard is registering the phone in the dog's name. They knew immediately when it was a telemarketer. I registered my home phone in a totally fictitious name. Anyone who asks for that person only hears the click as I hang up. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
On Jan 9, 2007, at 1:09 AM, Thibouille wrote: Strange how we almost never hear of that kind fo problem with Tokina/Tamron/Cosina etc. 3rd party lenses. Really strange, no? Of course, Sigma sells a lot more lens too. Sigma is simply the worst when it comes to quality. And they have a huge marketing budget. Buy Pentax lenses. They're better performers, 99.9% of the time anyway. The Pentax FA24-90/3.5-4.5 AL would be an excellent choice for a lens in this focal length range. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Doug Brewer wrote: However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Give it a couple of years - by then Mustangs may *be* Nissans or Toyotas. ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
On Jan 8, 2007, at 11:29 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Just pop your SD card in your DSLR only upside down and push real hard, you'll find something will break but most often it's the card. I'm also hearing more anecdotes about dirty contacts on SD cards causing read/write unreliability. Nothing's fool proof. My real world experience with both formats (40,000 exposures on CF cards, 60,000 exposures on SD cards) is that both work fine in my hands. But I much prefer the SD cards for their size, ease of getting in and out of the camera and reader. I have had ZERO problem SD cards, and ONE problem CF card. SD card contacts are a broad, self-wiping design, and easy to clean, so dirt on them is much less of an issue than a bent pin in a CF card cage. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Nature Photography Weekend reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahhh, the life of a nomad, I thought you were a Sherpa? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
Those examples are not American English. Those are examples of incorrect American English, of people not knowing correct English grammar. I'm sure there are people in every country that misspeak their language, use slang, jargon, or speak in the vernacular. Shel [Original Message] From: Don Williams There is nothing wrong with US English spelling; or UK English spelling either. But while US spelling may be more sensible, US spoken English is sometimes strange. Extra words thrown in where they are not needed and words left out where they are. An example off of and out the door -- or window perhaps. Also I where it should be me . But the spelling is fine. However some differences need to be learned: elevator for lift; subway for underground; and many others. I use US spelling (when I remember) for PDML because most of the members are US English speakers. I recall writing something like this not so long ago. If you want to hear examples of good US English don't listen to G W Bush. Without a script he'd be hopeless. Oh yes ... another one that drives me crazy is For free meaning Free or No charge or Gratis . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Man's Intrusion
On 1/09/07 8:55 AM, Shel Belinkoff, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I understand what you're trying to do with this one, but, imo, it misses the mark (as i see the mark to be). I believe the photo could be stronger with a different (or even non-existent) title, as the title has led me to some expectations. It's nicely done from a technical point, that's for certain. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4227.htm I think the title is creative, otherwise, it is just an ordinary sight, technical excellence aside. But that's a lot of piles ! They could have done it a better way without crowding the place. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
On 1/09/07 9:17 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a bent pin in a CF card cage. As a person who experienced this (I was always careful in making sure that CF card was pushed in proper orientation and straight), it was such a relief when I saw sliding contacts of SD cards. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
Strange how we almost never hear of that kind fo problem with Tokina/Tamron/Cosina etc. 3rd party lenses. Really strange, no? Of course, Sigma sells a lot more lens too. I'm pretty sure those other companies pay for the rights to make their lenses compatible, which would mean they're given whatever compatibility information they need. I could be wrong, but it makes sense. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
Just pop your SD card in your DSLR only upside down and push real hard, you'll find something will break but most often it's the card. I'm also hearing more anecdotes about dirty contacts on SD cards causing read/write unreliability. Nothing's fool proof. True, but it's vastly easier to bend the pins in a CF slot and *not even know it*. I remember one lady at the store who put the card in upside down, put light pressure on it only for an instant, noticed it wasn't moving, and then tried it the proper way. One of the pins was bent just from that. If you look closely at the pins in a CF slot, you'll see that a few are longer than others. They're always the first to go, and it only takes one to ruin your day. The one that almost made me laugh in someone's face was the old woman who saw the little arrow on the CF card and thought it was supposed to be pointing up, instead of into the card slot. Every single pin in the slot was flat. She had been so sure of herself, she took a small rubber mallot to the card to try to get it to stay in. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
BTW, what's there to solve? The photo is exactly the way I wanted it to be. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT I would probably have solved it differently, perhaps with a little stealth http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/amfence.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
The Prius with the JBL stereo option (included in the 2006 models starting with option package #3, I think; I have option package #6) has the hands-free option built in. It connected with the Treo 650 instantly. The in-car address book, speed dial and voice phone control is managed manually, independent of the phone. A bit of work to set up, but it allows me to put the 10-15 numbers I want to have access to quickly into the car explicitly and nothing else. If I need to call a number not in the system, I activate it on the Treo directly and it automatically connects with the hands-free system for the rest of the usage. The only two package options on the Prius above #6 were first the navigation system and then the leather seats. I decided to save the money ... GPS would be nice but I'm not willing to part with $1500 for it: it's not that important to me. A hand-held would be more useful, when I need one. Godfrey I can't use my (Bluetooth) Treo 700w with my (Bluetooth) BMW Z4, even though the BMW supposedly offers full integration - sound through the car audio speakers, and a microphone on the steering column. That's because the car wants to know the contents of the phone book (so it can identify an incoming call on the in-car display, etc.). But it expects phone numbers to consist of just the digits 0-9. Unfortunately the Treo is a Windows Mobile 5 device, and uses Outlook Mobile as the contact manager. This displays phone numbers formatted for human eyes complete with parentheses and hyphens. This upsets the car, and so it drops the Bluetooth connection :-( -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
Putting a person in the picture would defeat the original intention of making the photograph in the first place. In any case, there were no people around. The fence is in a neighborhood where there's not much street activity to begin with, and there's even less on the day of the week that I made the photo. I could probably hang around for a couple of hours and not see a person on that street. Plus, the photo had to be taken at a certain time of the day, otherwise the light would not be right and there would be various shadows to deal with. At that time of day there's even less street activity in the area, not to mention that particular street. As for the use of a car, we live in different environments. Public transportation is very poor here, and unless one lives very close to shopping and stores, it can be difficult and quite time consuming to walk to such places. There are lots of hills here as well, so even for the fit and healthy, it can be a half-day affair to bring home a bottle of milk. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT Yes, you are right in a way .-) But I still do not carry a tripod or have it in my car (I seldom use our car anyway). In your picture the tripod suits the way you photographed it which in turn suits the subject (sorry, I haven't commented on it before). I would probably have solved it differently, perhaps with a little stealth trying to get a person into the picture (not necessarily making a better picture), and then the tripod would not have been of any use. It depends on how we like to work, and being an amateur I am free to do exactly that. A couple of my pictures have been compared to Franks, and I don't think he uses a tripod either .-) DagT Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isn't a fence a still life? There's always a tripod in my car, but it's not used too often. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT It depends on how you photograph. For me the triopd always gets in the way. I like to move freely, to change angles and to follow the subject, even in a studio or using medium format. So the only times I use the tripod is for still life. I never carry it around. Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2007/01/09 Tue AM 02:25:11 CET Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Well, Ken, in both cases the tripod provides better results. It's the misuse of the tripod, or not using it in the best manner, that can contribute to lesser results. But, the results you're talking about are aesthetic, not technical. And even by using the camera/tripod as you suggest, aesthetic results can be crap Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 1/8/2007 12:44:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. Agreed, but I've also seen it hinder better results. I've seen photogs approach a subject with the camera already tripod mounted, legs extended simply set up snap away. In these cases the tripod is preventing full exploration of the photographic opportunities. I was taught when using a tripod, to view the subject thru an unmounted camera, @ various perspectives only when I arrived at the desired scene to then bring the tripod into use set it up to capture that view. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Hi Boris, To answer your question, there are a few reasons, or maybe several variations on the same reason. First, a tripod is always more stable than hand held, and since this shot didn't need quick reflexes, and it was easy to set up the t'pod, why not go for as high a quality as I could get. The other thing I noticed is that, as I've gotten older, I sometimes move forward and back, usually very imperceptibly - in fact, it's more of a feeling that I'm moving than actually observing it - and the tripod keeps the camera in the same plane, or the same precise distance, from the subject, reducing focusing errors. Further, the use of the t'pod allows me to more carefully frame the shot, avoiding slight tilts that sometimes occur when shooting hand held and giving me the freedom to frame more accurately. It also allows better use of mirror prefire or bracketing. So, the short answer is, regardless of shutter speed, using a tripod can help achieve better results. -- PDML
Re: PESO: Show Pony
On 1/09/07 9:15 AM, Mark Roberts, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Give it a couple of years - by then Mustangs may *be* Nissans or Toyotas. ;-) U, that would be a tragedy. When I first visited U.S. years ago, the first thing I did at the airport was to designate Mustang at the rent-a-car counter. That was an early 70's muscle Mustang. A dream by a young Japanese to drive an American muscle car! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
How did you test reliability? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I recommend the Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 reader. I tested about six different readers, and this was the fastest, and most reliable by far. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
Yes, most likely a bad SD reader in your computer. I recommend the Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 reader. I tested about six different readers, and this was the fastest, and most reliable by far. Godfrey On Jan 9, 2007, at 3:55 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: My CF/SD reader is indeed in the PC case. Meanwhile I discovered that another SD card won't be read by this. Time to get an an external USB reader. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
On 09/01/07, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My CF/SD reader is indeed in the PC case. Meanwhile I discovered that another SD card won't be read by this. Time to get an an external USB reader. I also found that my integrated card reader that has for at least three years read my 2GB CF and 4GB Microdrives will not read my new Sandisk Extreme III SD cards, Ultra II SD cards read fine though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue PM 02:14:24 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated) Those examples are not American English. Those are examples of incorrect American English, of people not knowing correct English grammar. I'm sure there are people in every country that misspeak their language, use slang, jargon, or speak in the vernacular. What about the use of would have for had? As in, If I would have written it properly, nobody could have been offended. Correct US use? It sounds diabolical to me. 8-) [Original Message] From: Don Williams There is nothing wrong with US English spelling; or UK English spelling either. But while US spelling may be more sensible, US spoken English is sometimes strange. Extra words thrown in where they are not needed and words left out where they are. An example off of and out the door -- or window perhaps. Also I where it should be me . But the spelling is fine. However some differences need to be learned: elevator for lift; subway for underground; and many others. I use US spelling (when I remember) for PDML because most of the members are US English speakers. I recall writing something like this not so long ago. If you want to hear examples of good US English don't listen to G W Bush. Without a script he'd be hopeless. Oh yes ... another one that drives me crazy is For free meaning Free or No charge or Gratis . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated
On 10/01/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I registered my home phone in a totally fictitious name. Anyone who asks for that person only hears the click as I hang up. Amazing, even to obtain a pay-as-you-go SIM card you have to provide approved photo ID such as a drivers license in Oz. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
The one that almost made me laugh in someone's face was the old woman who saw the little arrow on the CF card and thought it was supposed to be pointing up, instead of into the card slot. Every single pin in the slot was flat. She had been so sure of herself, she took a small rubber mallot to the card to try to get it to stay in. John LOL, that's a good one for sure :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
I'm not sure for other brands but my retailer (which is Pentax fan/collector and usually reliable) says Sigma defenitely does reverse-engeneering. He does also notice that whatever the mount (even for Canon etc.), he has a way higher number of returns/warranty repairs with Sigma stuff. He says the importer/Sigma does certify their stuff is compatible with cameras on the market when the Sigma product is out. If it doesn't work with a future product and your Sigma product is out of warranty, then basicaly you're screwed and Sigma will not take care of it. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
That said, in a properly designed CF slot (most card readers are not) but like the ist-D, I really can't imagine someone damaging the pins... did someone from PDML managed to damage any ? ;) 2007/1/9, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 1/09/07 9:17 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a bent pin in a CF card cage. As a person who experienced this (I was always careful in making sure that CF card was pushed in proper orientation and straight), it was such a relief when I saw sliding contacts of SD cards. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
keith_w wrote: On the other hand, you say, Correct Canadian usage is UK English... Do you know who made that so? Is the Queen on their money? There's your answer. :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
My Little USB reader reads happily my 4GB Microdrive but noticed my 1GB Sandisk Ultra2+ (which is SD/USB combo card... very handy) will not be read by the USB reader in SD card mode. However the SD reader in my IBM thinkpad reads it pretty well (but slowly). 2007/1/9, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 09/01/07, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My CF/SD reader is indeed in the PC case. Meanwhile I discovered that another SD card won't be read by this. Time to get an an external USB reader. I also found that my integrated card reader that has for at least three years read my 2GB CF and 4GB Microdrives will not read my new Sandisk Extreme III SD cards, Ultra II SD cards read fine though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
I think those are nice example but they do not generate any buzz in my brain. Variations like Elevator/Lift are more notable and Through / Thru is like touching Reset button of my computer. Same with Night/Nite ... I feel like those american spellings jumping into my eyes and making fun of me ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The in-car address book, speed dial and voice phone control is managed manually, independent of the phone. A bit of work to set up, but it allows me to put the 10-15 numbers I want to have access to quickly into the car explicitly and nothing else. If I need to call a number not in the system, I activate it on the Treo directly and it automatically connects with the hands-free system for the rest of the usage. When I'm in my car and need to send a message, I pull over, build a fire and send smoke signals... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
On 1/8/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kenneth Waller I discovered that in the USA, you get to order every additional item that you want over and above the stock vehicle. I don't know about other vehicles but with Ford, most options are combined in various packages,with a few being stand alone options. It helps in design, supply on the assembly line with complexity With my Boxster, most functional options were stand alone. That is most definitely the case with Ford these days. In 2000 we purchased a Mazda (Ford) Protege. Christie insisted on anti-lock brakes and side curtain air bags. Apparently, these safety features don't work properly without a sun roof, bigger engine, larger wheels and an upgraded stereo. Oh, well. Ordering cars with specific options instead of packages used to be common. With today's promotions (special financing, rebates, etc.), there is always a disclaimer. Must take delivery from dealer stock or some such. When we lived in Heidelberg during the mid-80s my Dad ordered an 85 Ford LTD from the States. He specified exactly what he wanted on the car. Six months later, in 86, we received a car that wasn't quite what he ordered. (Mom wanted to buy a Volvo locally, but Dad wouldn't have any of that.) Two weeks later, doing about 60mph on the Autobahn (because the POS wouldn't go much faster than that) the crankshaft came apart. It sat at a local Ford dealer for about two months while they waited on a replacement engine. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence
At 12:15 AM 10/01/2007, Christian wrote: David Savage wrote: Depends which flag where the fence or building is located. I imagine the Confederate flag in a minority neighbourhood would be considered disrespectful. How about flying over the capitol building of a State? (especially when that capital was the capital of the Confederate States? (I really don't understand Virginia... and I work there) Maybe they're still in denial? Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg Nice car! (Ford guy here). Hey Paul, I've noticed a lot of oranges, coppers and metallic browns in car colors these days, especially at auto shows. what do you make of this trend? -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
I know, I didn't say that what I would do would be any better. It was just to illustrate that we work in different ways. I see why you made your picture as it is, and I like it even if I would have done something else. I admire a lot of photographers even if Il'll never try to copy their work. DagT Fra: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2007/01/09 Tue PM 03:33:23 CET Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) BTW, what's there to solve? The photo is exactly the way I wanted it to be. Shel [Original Message] From: DagT I would probably have solved it differently, perhaps with a little stealth http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/amfence.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
On Jan 9, 2007, at 6:46 AM, mike wilson wrote: From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue PM 02:14:24 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated) Those examples are not American English. Those are examples of incorrect American English, of people not knowing correct English grammar. I'm sure there are people in every country that misspeak their language, use slang, jargon, or speak in the vernacular. What about the use of would have for had? As in, If I would have written it properly, nobody could have been offended. Correct US use? It sounds diabolical to me. 8-) It's a colloquialism or vernacular in US English. (I'm not a linguist, the distinction is a little vague to me.) Understood and acceptable in casual conversation but not seen in written prose or formal 'correct' speech. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence
David Savage wrote: Depends which flag where the fence or building is located. I imagine the Confederate flag in a minority neighbourhood would be considered disrespectful. How about flying over the capitol building of a State? (especially when that capital was the capital of the Confederate States? (I really don't understand Virginia... and I work there) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
Neither nite nor thru are correct for formal prose use. They're alternative spellings based on US English sound correlates, usually used for signage contraction, to save space and/or draw attention *because* they are 'wrong' and thus acceptable because they get the message across. Godfrey On Jan 9, 2007, at 7:07 AM, Thibouille wrote: I think those are nice example but they do not generate any buzz in my brain. Variations like Elevator/Lift are more notable and Through / Thru is like touching Reset button of my computer. Same with Night/Nite ... I feel like those american spellings jumping into my eyes and making fun of me ;) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
On 1/09/07 10:03 AM, Thibouille, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That said, in a properly designed CF slot (most card readers are not) but like the ist-D, I really can't imagine someone damaging the pins... did someone from PDML managed to damage any ? ;) In my case, it was a dark side G3 which I already sold off. It was really like a freak accident. There had been no problem (G3 BTW was a decent PS) for a long time, and just one day.. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
On 1/09/07 10:30 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about the use of would have for had? As in, If I would have written it properly, nobody could have been offended. Correct US use? It sounds diabolical to me. 8-) It's a colloquialism or vernacular in US English. (I'm not a linguist, the distinction is a little vague to me.) Understood and acceptable in casual conversation but not seen in written prose or formal 'correct' speech. I use those sentences but if they are colloquial, I have to know what the proper use of them to describe the same situations in more formal letter etc. I did not know there was anything wrong with those expressions. BTW, I have nothing against proper or correct U.S. English. They are often more rationalized and save ink. (Color instead of colour etc, but not night/nite or through/thru unless in email etc) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Isn't a fence a still life? Not if it's a cigar. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
On Jan 9, 2007, at 6:59 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The in-car address book, speed dial and voice phone control is managed manually, independent of the phone. A bit of work to set up, but it allows me to put the 10-15 numbers I want to have access to quickly into the car explicitly and nothing else. If I need to call a number not in the system, I activate it on the Treo directly and it automatically connects with the hands-free system for the rest of the usage. When I'm in my car and need to send a message, I pull over, build a fire and send smoke signals... LOL ... Text messages are not part of the Prius' hands free system. :-) However, there are packages for the Treo that allow voice control that allow you to automate sending text messages if you really really must. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
Hi Shel, Every single US website that offers free services, that I have ever seen, uses For Free! and not Free or Free of Charge or Gratis or any other correct combination of words. But if you look again you'll see that I write US spoken English is sometimes strange. And do not imply that this is always the case. But find me a website offer that is Free and not For free and I'll take back (most of) my words. If you see a child with dirty sneakers up on the sofa cushions do you say Get you feet off the sofa or Get your feet off of the sofa? Don Shel Belinkoff wrote: Those examples are not American English. Those are examples of incorrect American English, of people not knowing correct English grammar. I'm sure there are people in every country that misspeak their language, use slang, jargon, or speak in the vernacular. Shel [Original Message] From: Don Williams There is nothing wrong with US English spelling; or UK English spelling either. But while US spelling may be more sensible, US spoken English is sometimes strange. Extra words thrown in where they are not needed and words left out where they are. An example off of and out the door -- or window perhaps. Also I where it should be me . But the spelling is fine. However some differences need to be learned: elevator for lift; subway for underground; and many others. I use US spelling (when I remember) for PDML because most of the members are US English speakers. I recall writing something like this not so long ago. If you want to hear examples of good US English don't listen to G W Bush. Without a script he'd be hopeless. Oh yes ... another one that drives me crazy is For free meaning Free or No charge or Gratis . -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
At 12:27 AM 10/01/2007, Adam Maas wrote: K.Takeshita wrote: U, that would be a tragedy. When I first visited U.S. years ago, the first thing I did at the airport was to designate Mustang at the rent-a-car counter. That was an early 70's muscle Mustang. A dream by a young Japanese to drive an American muscle car! Ken One of the good things about the movie 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' was them building a 60's Mustang with an RB26DETT from a Skyline GT-R in it. They actually did build one for the movie, took quite a while for them to get the engine into the Mustang. Frankly, I'd rather have a Nissan Silvia, Fairlady or Skyline than any Pony Car. Cubic Inches are fun, handling is more fun. Nothing beats a Ricer with a big ironing board on the back to help it's handling. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
- Original Message - From: John Celio Subject: Re: How does one unlock an SD card?? Bent pins are a nightmare, because you have to support the customer for something they did from not following the instructions. It's not a manufacturing defect, but the customer will usually piss and moan like it is. I didn't see many bent pins in cameras, amazingly enough, but our card readers kept getting damaged, including one glorious time when a girl managed to bend a pin into something that was powered, shorted out the reader, which in turn blew the MB of the countertop unit, causing all the smoke to leak out. The biggest problem we had was with cards that hadn't been formatted that wouldn't read in the readers at all, though they would read in camera. The second biggest problem we had was Sony Memory Sticks. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How does one unlock an SD card??
I tested by doing multiple data transfers, both directions, of full 1 and 2 G cards on four computer systems (my mac os x desktop and laptop, a friend's windows XP desktop and laptop). Of the six card readers I tested, only the Sandisk did this 100% reliably with 2G cards at that time (last may). All of them worked reliably with 1G cards. I hope that more readers have become reliable since, but I haven't explored any new readers since as I am waiting for more SDHC compatible readers to become available. Godfrey On Jan 9, 2007, at 6:41 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: How did you test reliability? I recommend the Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 reader. I tested about six different readers, and this was the fastest, and most reliable by far. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/09/07 9:15 AM, Mark Roberts, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, I think a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Give it a couple of years - by then Mustangs may *be* Nissans or Toyotas. ;-) U, that would be a tragedy. When I first visited U.S. years ago, the first thing I did at the airport was to designate Mustang at the rent-a-car counter. That was an early 70's muscle Mustang. A dream by a young Japanese to drive an American muscle car! Ken One of the good things about the movie 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' was them building a 60's Mustang with an RB26DETT from a Skyline GT-R in it. They actually did build one for the movie, took quite a while for them to get the engine into the Mustang. Frankly, I'd rather have a Nissan Silvia, Fairlady or Skyline than any Pony Car. Cubic Inches are fun, handling is more fun. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
- Original Message - From: jim Subject: Finally got my K10D. but.. Finally got My K10D today YAH but my Sigma 24-70 zoom won't work with it. Won't auto focus, won't auto anything, Yet same lens works perfictaly on my MZ7. SIGnificant MAlfunction strikes again. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
Thanks Christian. I think car colors come and go in cycles. Silver was the big color a few years back. It's now somewhat of a secondary choice. Copper has been popular, but I think it too is fading, although Ford used a near copper tone on that Mustang. Yellow seems to be populoar on sporty cars these days. Saw a lot of yellow at the show. Paul -- Original message -- From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg Nice car! (Ford guy here). Hey Paul, I've noticed a lot of oranges, coppers and metallic browns in car colors these days, especially at auto shows. what do you make of this trend? -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
- Original Message - From: Adam Maas Subject: Re: PESO: Show Pony Frankly, I'd rather have a Nissan Silvia, Fairlady or Skyline than any Pony Car. Cubic Inches are fun, handling is more fun. I'd rather have a pre 5mph bumper MGB. Driving is fun, fixing is more fun. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
On Jan 9, 2007, at 7:37 AM, Don Williams wrote: Every single US website that offers free services, that I have ever seen, uses For Free! and not Free or Free of Charge or Gratis or any other correct combination of words. But if you look again you'll see that I write US spoken English is sometimes strange. And do not imply that this is always the case. But find me a website offer that is Free and not For free and I'll take back (most of) my words. If you see a child with dirty sneakers up on the sofa cushions do you say Get you feet off the sofa or Get your feet off of the sofa? I would say Get your feet off the sofa!, eliding the of for emphasis. Prepositions in US English are often elided compared to British English, for various reasons. you feet where you is a replacement for your is a dialectic shift mostly seen in certain cultural groups, but not proper in written US English. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
David Savage wrote: At 12:27 AM 10/01/2007, Adam Maas wrote: K.Takeshita wrote: U, that would be a tragedy. When I first visited U.S. years ago, the first thing I did at the airport was to designate Mustang at the rent-a-car counter. That was an early 70's muscle Mustang. A dream by a young Japanese to drive an American muscle car! Ken One of the good things about the movie 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' was them building a 60's Mustang with an RB26DETT from a Skyline GT-R in it. They actually did build one for the movie, took quite a while for them to get the engine into the Mustang. Frankly, I'd rather have a Nissan Silvia, Fairlady or Skyline than any Pony Car. Cubic Inches are fun, handling is more fun. Nothing beats a Ricer with a big ironing board on the back to help it's handling. Dave I'm not big into ricers. I am a big fan of low-displacement performance though. There's a big difference between a Civic with an ironing board and a fartpipe and a 240SX with an RB25DET swap and a 300ZX brake kit. I'm intot the latter. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
On 1/9/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: I did some pics at the North American International Auto Show today. I have a lot of pics and have only processed a few. The K10D was nice to work with. Shot most of it handheld with SR turned on. Great camera for events in indoor venues. Here's a Mustang show car. I have some more interesting stuff that I haven't processed, so I'll probably post a few more later. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5429605size=lg Nice car! (Ford guy here). Hey Paul, I've noticed a lot of oranges, coppers and metallic browns in car colors these days, especially at auto shows. what do you make of this trend? Early nineties teal? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: jim Subject: Finally got my K10D. but.. Finally got My K10D today YAH but my Sigma 24-70 zoom won't work with it. Won't auto focus, won't auto anything, Yet same lens works perfictaly on my MZ7. SIGnificant MAlfunction strikes again. William Robb Sigma makes nice stuff, apart from the electronics. I try and avoid any sigma product with electronics in it. The 30/1.4 is making it hard though. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
Well, in the American dictionary we use as the official source for Scrabble play, both night/nite color/colour realize/realise are good - though the s version is considered British as is the our ending . But night/nite is just a modern cutseyism(I just invented this word) We get a lot of that's not a word from non Scrabble pro's - and many atrocities are duly noted but accepted for competitive play. elevator/lift is quite another matter - not much to do with spelling, actually :) but certainly a signal that the person who was writing to you was from one place or another. ann Thibouille wrote: I think those are nice example but they do not generate any buzz in my brain. Variations like Elevator/Lift are more notable and Through / Thru is like touching Reset button of my computer. Same with Night/Nite ... I feel like those american spellings jumping into my eyes and making fun of me ;) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: PESO: Show Pony Nothing beats a Ricer with a big ironing board on the back to help it's handling. I have a few sledge hammers and a pneumatic wrecker that say otherwise. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Finally got my K10D. but..........
At 6:12 AM -0800 1/9/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 9, 2007, at 1:09 AM, Thibouille wrote: Strange how we almost never hear of that kind fo problem with Tokina/Tamron/Cosina etc. 3rd party lenses. Really strange, no? Of course, Sigma sells a lot more lens too. Sigma is simply the worst when it comes to quality. And they have a huge marketing budget. My friendly camera repair guy told me that they glue their glass into place instead of using retaining rings. So, if they ever get damaged or misaligned they are usually unrepairable. -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
Yeah - I can remember when ordering a heater in your car was an option...presumably if you lived in the southern states you saved a little money if it wasn't included in the car. -P Scott Loveless wrote: Ordering cars with specific options instead of packages used to be common. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Has anyone photographed, or at least seen, this UFO?
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070109.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty) Sometimes a cigar is just a still life LOL - OK, not very funny, but still, if an object isn't alive, and it isn't moving, isn't it a still life? And, just for clarification, what makes a photo a still life? I could give you my definition, but I suspect that it's only one of many, and would get parsed to death. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
On 1/10/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: PESO: Show Pony Nothing beats a Ricer with a big ironing board on the back to help it's handling. I have a few sledge hammers and a pneumatic wrecker that say otherwise. Har! :-) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
mike wilson wrote: From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue PM 02:14:24 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated) Those examples are not American English. Those are examples of incorrect American English, of people not knowing correct English grammar. I'm sure there are people in every country that misspeak their language, use slang, jargon, or speak in the vernacular. What about the use of would have for had? As in, If I would have written it properly, nobody could have been offended. Correct US use? It sounds diabolical to me. 8-) There's supposed to be something wrong with that sentence? Not in my opinion. Diabolical or not, it's perfectly understandable, and capable of being parsed. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Fence (the process of creativty)
Sometimes a cigar is just a still life LOL - OK, not very funny, but still, if an object isn't alive, and it isn't moving, isn't it a still life? And, just for clarification, what makes a photo a still life? Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Isn't a fence a still life? Not if it's a cigar. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Show Pony
On 1/09/07 10:27 AM, Adam Maas, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frankly, I'd rather have a Nissan Silvia, Fairlady or Skyline than any Pony Car. Cubic Inches are fun, handling is more fun. I was talking about the nostalgia in a different era. Since mid 80's for several years, I used to have a 300ZX Turbo and it was great for the purpose of driving around blvd or even for commuting. It had switchable suspension tuning, voice alarm, and Star Wars instrumentation (which I hated). It was a great summer car. In Canadian winter? Well, one day, I could not even pull it out of my driveway :-). I always wondered why they did not import Skyline GTR etc. Might be for a cost reason? Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
On 1/9/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The in-car address book, speed dial and voice phone control is managed manually, independent of the phone. A bit of work to set up, but it allows me to put the 10-15 numbers I want to have access to quickly into the car explicitly and nothing else. If I need to call a number not in the system, I activate it on the Treo directly and it automatically connects with the hands-free system for the rest of the usage. When I'm in my car and need to send a message, I pull over, build a fire and send smoke signals... You shouldn't have been so tight and sprung for the smoke signal option. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless
Paul Sorenson wrote: Yeah - I can remember when ordering a heater in your car was an option... I had a 1965 Mustang (289 4bbl) which had optional seat belts and side mirror. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
